CLB Converter
Convert your language test scores to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels. Supports IELTS, CELPIP, PTE Core, TEF Canada, and TCF Canada.
1 Select Your Test
2 Enter Your Scores
info IELTS General Training: Enter band scores from 0 to 9 (e.g., 6.5, 7.0, 7.5)
verified Program Eligibility Based on Your CLB
Your Overall CLB Level
8
(Based on lowest ability)
CLB Breakdown
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* Points shown are for single applicants. Married applicants have different maximums.
Official CLB Conversion Tables
๐ฌ๐ง IELTS General Training to CLB
| CLB | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| 9 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 8 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| 7 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 6 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| 5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 4 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
๐จ๐ฆ CELPIP General to CLB
Direct 1:1 Mapping
CELPIP scores equal CLB levels directly
Example: CELPIP 9 = CLB 9, CELPIP 7 = CLB 7
Valid range: CELPIP 4-12 = CLB 4-12
๐ PTE Core to CLB
| CLB | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 89-90 | 88-90 | 90 | 89-90 |
| 9 | 82-88 | 78-87 | 88-89 | 84-88 |
| 8 | 71-81 | 69-77 | 79-87 | 76-83 |
| 7 | 60-70 | 60-68 | 69-78 | 68-75 |
| 6 | 50-59 | 51-59 | 60-68 | 59-67 |
| 5 | 39-49 | 42-50 | 51-59 | 51-58 |
๐ซ๐ท TEF/TCF Canada to NCLC
French tests use NCLC (Niveaux de compรฉtence linguistique canadiens) which is equivalent to CLB.
TEF Canada: Scores range from 0-699 per ability
TCF Canada: R/L 0-699, W/S 0-20
* Select TEF or TCF above to see specific score requirements
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